Learn modern Swedish slang words and phrases with daily examples. Understand how Swedes really speak in everyday conversations.
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Deppa
To feel down, get gloomy
Example:
“Jag deppar lite när det är så mörkt.”
I get a bit down when it’s so dark.

Spoila
To spoil (a movie, series, etc.)
Example:
“Spoila inte slutet!”
Don’t spoil the ending!

Bingea
To binge-watch
Example:
“Vi bingear en serie i kväll.”
We’re binge-watching a series tonight.

Stalka
To stalk someone online (check profiles obsessively)
Example:
“Jag stalkade hennes konto lite, okej?”
I stalked her profile a bit, okay?

Faila
To fail (informal verb form)
Example:
“Jag failade provet, men jag tar igen det.”
I failed the test, but I’ll make up for it.

Meme
A meme, an internet joke format
Example:
“Det där är ett meme nu.”
That’s a meme now.

Najs
Nice, cool
Example:
“Najs, då kör vi!”
Nice, then let’s do it!

Grejen
The point, the thing is
Example:
“Grejen är att jag inte hinner i dag.”
The thing is, I don’t have time today.

Swisha
To pay via Swish (everyday Swedish verb)
Example:
“Jag swishar dig direkt.”
I’ll Swish you right away.

Chill
Calm, relaxed
Example:
“Det blir en chill kväll hemma.”
It’ll be a chill night at home.

Fettis
Nickname for Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday)
Example:
“I dag är det fettis, vi måste fixa semlor.”
Today is Shrove Tuesday, we have to get semlor.

Ragga
To flirt, chat someone up
Example:
“Han försökte ragga på mig vid baren.”
He tried to flirt with me at the bar.